How to Work on a Protected Tree
We see a lot of unwanted and out-of-control trees. And unsurprisingly, we hear many worried clients say they don’t know what to do about their tree because it’s protected. Myths and urban legends have grown up around tree restriction legislation to the extent where...
Hassle-Free Hedge Care with Brackendale
Formal or informal? Big or small? Bushy or compact? Hedges come in all shapes and sizes and are an enormous part of the British gardening landscape. Hedges are sturdier than fences making them less likely to topple over in strong winds. And by playing host to so much...
Plant a hedge the Brackendale way
Spring is the perfect time for hedge planting. The warming soil and typical spring weather (lots of rain and a bit of sunshine) helps the plants settle into their new homes with minimal stress, and better able to cope with the extremes of summer and winter. We’ve been...
Five Beautiful Blossom Trees for a Springtime Garden
It’s that beautiful time of year when gardens and countryside spring into life with millions of pretty blossom flowers. From frothy pink cherry blossom to grand magnolia flowers, blossoming trees announce the approaching spring with unbridled happiness. And blossom...
Garden Ivy. Beautiful Hero or Horticultural Villain?
Which side of the fence are you on? Do you love this beautiful, beneficial, native plant? Or are you less of a fan; considering this opportunistic evergreen to be an eyesore, a sign of neglect and an accident waiting to happen? The real truth is somewhere in-between...
Seven Things About Holly You Might Not Have Known
Holly is a very forgiving plant. As a native to the British Isles, Holly is very hardy. It withstands poor soils, is drought tolerant and can withstand temperatures as low as 20°. This hardy profile makes it perfect for gardens. Once established, it needs very little...
How to Protect Your Trees This Winter
Winter can be tough on our gardens. And although we often focus on protecting delicate flowers and shrubs from frost and wind, it’s important to give equal consideration to our garden trees as well. Read on to understand how the winter months can affect your trees and...
The Great Christmas Tree Debate
For so many of us, Christmas just isn’t Christmas without a Christmas tree. The fun of decorating it, moving furniture around to find the perfect spot, and the sparkle and shimmer of a fully decorated tree are all signs that Christmas is on its way. But, do you fake...
Autumn Tree Care. What are Tree Brackets?
Come autumn, mushrooms and toadstools start poking their heads above ground. But although these mysterious fungi may look beautiful, they can spell danger for our garden trees. The fungi you see on trees in the autumn are known as bracket fungi, and are an outward...Member of:
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